Overpower

# Overpower — Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 9060

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a mid-range 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Overpower, with the measured data showing a clear scaling pattern from 142 FPS at 1080p Low down to 52 FPS at 4K Ultra. The combination ranks 1701st out of 2980 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, though the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's modern RDNA 4.0 architecture keep frame rates playable at most settings below 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down how each component contributes to the observed results, how resolution scaling reveals the bottleneck, and which settings offer the best experience.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. Its base clock runs at 2.50 GHz with a boost clock reaching 4.40 GHz, and it carries an 18 MB shared L3 cache alongside 1.25 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). With a 65 W TDP and a launch MSRP of $174, this processor targets mainstream desktop builds.

In benchmark terms, the i5-12400F shows a pattern that favors lightly threaded workloads. Its 3dmark single-thread score is 909, while the 2-thread score reaches 1699 and the 4-thread score hits 3067. Scaling continues to 4779 at 8 threads and 5912 at max threads, indicating that the processor gains roughly 6.5x performance when going from 1 to 16 threads — a typical result for a modern 6-core design. Cinebench R23 results reinforce this: single-core scores 1680, while multi-core reaches 12380. Geekbench follows suit with 1964 single-core and 9472 multi-core. Passmark single-thread performance is 3481, with multithread at 19433.

The CPU's percentile rank among all processors is 73, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the database. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (avg score 19047, delta 0%), the Intel Core 3 201E (avg score 19056, delta -0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (avg score 18982, delta 0.3%). The i5-12400F's own average benchmark score is 19039, placing it within a tight cluster where the differences are negligible — all four processors sit within 0.4% of each other.

For Overpower, an action game released in 2023, the CPU's strong single-thread performance matters most. Action games typically rely on a primary game thread for physics, AI, and game logic, and the i5-12400F's 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680 indicate it can feed the GPU without becoming a limiting factor at lower resolutions. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 142 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. The 12 threads also provide headroom for background tasks and any multi-threaded game systems, though the scaling from 8 to 16 threads (4779 to 5912, roughly 24% improvement) shows diminishing returns beyond 8 threads — a pattern consistent with games that use a handful of threads rather than fully saturating all available cores.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It packs 29,700 million transistors into a 199 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 149.2M per mm². The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the GPU core operates at a 1700 MHz base clock, 2400 MHz game clock, and 2990 MHz boost clock. The shader array includes 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 28 ray tracing cores. Compute performance reaches 21.43 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). The card draws up to 132 W TDP and requires a 300 W suggested PSU with a single 8-pin power connector.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 9060 shows a mixed profile. Its 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3322, while Geekbench OpenCL reaches 88183 and Vulkan hits 39476. Passmark results show G3D at 17631, G2D at 1002, and GPU compute at 9919. The GPU's percentile rank among all GPUs is 59, placing it just above the median. Its average benchmark score is 16014, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (avg score 16129, delta -0.7%), the AMD Radeon R9 370X (avg score 15862, delta 1%), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (avg score 15852, delta 1%). The RX 9060 sits within 2.1% of all these competitors, indicating near-parity with the RTX 3060 Ti and a slight edge over the RX 7700.

For Overpower, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are the key specifications. At 1080p and 1440p, the measured frame rates suggest the VRAM capacity is sufficient — the card maintains playable FPS at High and Ultra settings without obvious stuttering or drops that would indicate memory pressure. The 128-bit memory bus, while narrower than some competitors, is paired with a high effective memory clock (18 Gbps) to achieve respectable bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 2990 MHz is notably high, which helps in GPU-bound scenarios. The measured data shows the GPU handling 4K Low at 108 FPS, indicating that at lower settings, the card can push substantial frame rates even at high resolution. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 52 FPS, suggesting the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth become limiting factors when texture quality and shading complexity increase.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At High settings, the combo delivers 83 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K — a drop of 10.8% from 1080p to 1440p, then 14.9% from 1440p to 4K. At Medium settings, the progression is 89 FPS (1080p), 79 FPS (1440p), and 67 FPS (4K), with similar percentage drops. Low settings show the largest absolute values: 142 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p, and 108 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings yield 69 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings — a drop from 142 to 108 FPS, or 24% — is relatively modest compared to what a purely GPU-bound system would show. If the GPU were the sole bottleneck, the pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K (approximately 4x) would typically cause a much larger frame rate reduction. The fact that Low settings at 4K still achieve 108 FPS suggests that at lower graphical complexity, the CPU is able to keep the GPU well-fed, and the GPU has sufficient headroom.

However, at Ultra settings, the drop from 69 FPS at 1080p to 52 FPS at 4K represents a 24.6% reduction, which is proportionally similar to Low settings. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor across all settings, with the CPU providing consistent performance regardless of resolution. The relatively small absolute differences between resolutions at the same settings (e.g., 20 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High) suggest that the system is not severely bottlenecked by either component — rather, both are contributing to the overall frame rate, with the GPU becoming more dominant as resolution increases.

The minimum FPS data available for Medium settings shows 76 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. These minimums are substantially lower than the averages (13-15% below), indicating some frame time variance, but the minimums remain above 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, which is acceptable for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Overpower?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p offers the best balance. At High settings, the combo delivers 74 FPS at 1440p versus 83 FPS at 1080p — a modest 10.8% reduction for a significant resolution increase. At 4K, High settings drop to 63 FPS, which is playable but closer to the edge of smoothness.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, placing it within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047), Intel Core 3 201E (19056), and Intel Core i5-1335U (18982). The differences are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would perform similarly in Overpower.

Q: Is the GPU's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The measured FPS data shows no evidence of VRAM-related stuttering or crashes. The GPU maintains playable frame rates across all settings and resolutions tested, with the lowest average being 52 FPS at 4K Ultra. This suggests 8 GB is adequate for Overpower at the tested settings.

Q: What settings provide the best frame rate at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, Low settings deliver 142 FPS, Medium 89 FPS, High 83 FPS, and Ultra 69 FPS. At 1440p, the numbers are 127 FPS (Low), 79 FPS (Medium), 74 FPS (High), and 61 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, Low hits 108 FPS, Medium 67 FPS, High 63 FPS, and Ultra 52 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1701st out of 2980 tested combos, placing it in the 57th percentile of all configurations in the database. This indicates it performs slightly better than the median combination.

Q: Is the system more CPU-bound or GPU-bound in Overpower?

A: The resolution scaling pattern indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor. Frame rates drop consistently as resolution increases (e.g., from 83 FPS at 1080p High to 63 FPS at 4K High), while the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 909) ensures it is not the bottleneck at any tested setting.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear trade-off between visual quality and frame rate across all three resolutions. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS, which provides a smooth experience with good visual fidelity. High settings at 1080p drop to 83 FPS, and Ultra to 69 FPS — the latter still playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes. The minimum FPS data for Medium (76 FPS) suggests that even during heavy action sequences, the frame rate stays comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 1440p, Medium settings achieve 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution. High settings at 1440p deliver 74 FPS, still above 60 FPS, but with a smaller margin. Ultra at 1440p drops to 61 FPS, and while this is technically playable, the lack of minimum FPS data makes it riskier — the Medium preset's documented 67 FPS minimum provides more confidence.

At 4K, the choice is between Low at 108 FPS and Medium at 67 FPS. Low settings at 4K offer the highest frame rate of any 4K preset, but the visual quality trade-off may be significant. Medium at 4K delivers 67 FPS with a 57 FPS minimum, which is below 60 FPS and could result in noticeable frame drops. High at 4K (63 FPS) and Ultra at 4K (52 FPS) are progressively more demanding. For most users, Medium at 1440p is the recommended preset, as it offers 79 FPS average and 67 FPS minimum with better visual detail than 1080p. Users prioritizing frame rate over visuals should choose Low at 1080p for 142 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 142 FPS, which is the fastest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 89 FPS average with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS, providing a wide operating range. High settings average 83 FPS, while Ultra settings average 69 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 51.4% reduction in frame rate, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant load on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low settings average 127 FPS, a 10.6% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. High settings average 74 FPS, and Ultra settings average 61 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, ranging from 10.6% (Low) to 11.6% (Ultra), suggesting the GPU handles the increased pixel count uniformly.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates show the most significant reduction. Low settings average 108 FPS, which is still playable and represents only a 14.9% drop from 1440p Low. Medium settings average 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. High settings average 63 FPS, and Ultra settings average 52 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured frame rate in the dataset, falling below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset's 57 FPS minimum indicates that even at this setting, frame drops below 60 FPS can occur during demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 1701st out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the 57.1 percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the combo's mid-tier positioning: the CPU's 73rd percentile among all processors and the GPU's 59th percentile among all GPUs combine to produce a system that performs above the median but below top-tier configurations.

The CPU's nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Intel Core 3 201E, and Intel Core i5-1335U — all have average benchmark scores within 0.3% of the i5-12400F, indicating that swapping the CPU for any of these would yield nearly identical performance in Overpower. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals — the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, AMD Radeon R9 370X, and AMD Radeon RX 7700 — are all within 2.1% of the RX 9060's average benchmark score, suggesting that any of these GPUs would produce comparable frame rates.

Given this ranking, the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at Medium to High settings, where it consistently delivers frame rates above 70 FPS. At 4K, the combo can achieve playable frame rates at Low settings (108 FPS) but struggles at Ultra (52 FPS). The 1701st rank out of 2980 combos indicates that while this is not a top-tier configuration, it provides a solid gaming experience for the majority of Overpower's settings and resolutions.